Appendix I. Controlled Substance Schedules
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Which agency in the United States classifies controlled substances into five schedules based on their potential for abuse and dependence liability?
View answer and explanationAccording to the U.S. Controlled Substances Schedules, what is the primary characteristic of a Schedule I (C-I) drug?
View answer and explanationIn the United States, what is the regulation regarding refills for an outpatient prescription of a Schedule II (C-II) controlled substance?
View answer and explanationIn the United States, if an emergency telephone order is given for a Schedule II (C-II) drug, within how many hours must a written prescription be provided?
View answer and explanationWhat is the maximum number of times a prescription for a U.S. Schedule III (C-III) controlled substance can be refilled?
View answer and explanationWithin what time period can a U.S. Schedule IV (C-IV) prescription be refilled up to six times?
View answer and explanationWhich U.S. controlled substance schedule includes drugs with minimal abuse potential, where some products may be available without a prescription to patients over 18 years of age?
View answer and explanationAccording to the Canadian Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), under which schedule do opioids and their derivatives like morphine and heroin fall?
View answer and explanationIn Canada, amphetamines and related drugs such as methylphenidate and LSD are classified under which schedule?
View answer and explanationWhat is the Canadian classification for barbiturates, anabolic steroids, and benzodiazepines like diazepam?
View answer and explanationUnder Canadian regulations, what is the rule regarding refills for 'Straight' Narcotics?
View answer and explanationIn Canada, which of the following drugs, if included in an oral combination product, would prevent it from being classified as a Verbal Prescription Narcotic?
View answer and explanationFor a product to be considered an 'Exempted Codeine Preparation' in Canada that can be purchased over the counter, what is the maximum amount of codeine permitted per solid oral dosage unit?
View answer and explanationIn Canada, how many other medicinal ingredients must an Exempted Codeine Preparation contain to be sold over the counter?
View answer and explanationUnder Canadian regulations for 'Benzodiazepines and Other Targeted Substances', how many times can a prescription be transferred between pharmacies?
View answer and explanationWhich drug is specifically listed as an illicit substance under Schedule III of the Canadian Act, making it an exception among benzodiazepines?
View answer and explanationWhat is the liability for physical and psychological dependence for a U.S. Schedule II (C-II) controlled substance?
View answer and explanationIn the United States, how does the abuse potential of Schedule III (C-III) drugs compare to that of Schedule II (C-II) drugs?
View answer and explanationWhich Canadian schedule includes precursors like pseudoephedrine and salts?
View answer and explanationHow are prescription transfers for 'Straight' Narcotics handled in Canada?
View answer and explanationWhat type of prescription orders are acceptable for U.S. Schedule III (C-III) controlled substances?
View answer and explanationIn Canada, under what condition can a prescription for a benzodiazepine be refilled?
View answer and explanationWhich Canadian drug classification includes oral combination products with one narcotic and two or more non-narcotic ingredients in a therapeutic dose?
View answer and explanationWhat is the rule for refills on a verbal prescription for a 'Controlled Drug - Part 1' in Canada?
View answer and explanationWhat is the maximum amount of codeine permitted per 30 mL of liquid for an 'Exempted Codeine Preparation' in Canada?
View answer and explanationIn the United States, which schedule is characterized by having less abuse potential than Schedule III and minimal liability for dependence, and includes many sedative and antianxiety agents?
View answer and explanationWhat is the requirement for prescriptions of Canadian 'Straight' Narcotics?
View answer and explanationCannabis (marihuana) and its derivatives are placed in which schedule under the Canadian CDSA?
View answer and explanationIn Canada, how are refills handled for prescriptions for 'Controlled Drugs - Parts 2 and 3'?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is an example of a U.S. Schedule II (C-II) controlled substance?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary difference in how refills are handled for 'Controlled Drugs — Part 1' versus 'Controlled Drugs — Parts 2 and 3' in Canada?
View answer and explanationIn the United States, which schedule's description includes 'certain nonbarbiturate sedatives, certain nonamphetamine CNS stimulants, and certain opioid analgesics'?
View answer and explanationPropylhexedrine falls into which schedule under the Canadian CDSA?
View answer and explanationUnder Canadian regulations, what is the classification for a single active ingredient product containing a narcotic for parenteral use?
View answer and explanationWhat is the maximum number of refills allowed for a U.S. Schedule IV (C-IV) prescription?
View answer and explanationIn Canada, which of the following is an example of a 'Verbal Prescription Narcotic'?
View answer and explanationWhat is the key factor that determines if a product is an 'Exempted Codeine Preparation' in Canada?
View answer and explanationIn the United States, which of the following best describes the process for obtaining a Schedule III controlled substance?
View answer and explanationIn Canada, how are prescription transfers handled for 'Controlled Drugs - Parts 1, 2, and 3'?
View answer and explanationWhich is a key difference between U.S. Schedule II and Canadian 'Straight' Narcotic regulations regarding prescriptions?
View answer and explanationWhat does the federal government in the U.S. and Canada categorize a controlled substance as?
View answer and explanationIn the United States, how are telephone orders for Schedule IV (C-IV) controlled substances handled?
View answer and explanationIn Canada, what is a condition under which an Exempted Codeine Preparation may NOT be supplied?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary distinction between the U.S. and Canadian systems for classifying controlled substances?
View answer and explanationWhat type of prescription orders are acceptable for Canadian 'Verbal Prescription Narcotics'?
View answer and explanationIn the United States, who besides physicians, dentists, podiatrists, and veterinarians may prescribe controlled substances, albeit with state-specific limitations?
View answer and explanationWhich Canadian drug category refers to all benzodiazepines except for flunitrazepam?
View answer and explanationWhat is the time limit on a prescription's validity for refills of a benzodiazepine in Canada?
View answer and explanationIn the United States, what type of outpatient prescription is required for Schedule II (C-II) drugs in non-emergency situations?
View answer and explanationWhich of these drugs is an example of a Canadian 'Controlled Drug - Part 1'?
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